Executive Culinary Director

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time
About Us

Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector, serving millions of nutritious meals every week. Our mission is to help those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team as an Executive Culinary Director. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Your expertise will be essential in overseeing menu changes, identifying opportunities to improve our food services, and listening to customer feedback to consistently enhance our offerings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that meets the highest standards
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes to ensure a diverse and appealing offering
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and recommending solutions
  • Listening to customer feedback and acting on it to consistently improve our services
  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
  • Ensuring kitchen cleaning responsibilities are maintained to uphold hygiene standards
Requirements:
  • A passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • A City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification
  • Experience supervising a team and managing kitchen operations
  • A flexible approach to working and adapting to changing situations
  • A Food Hygiene certificate
What We Offer

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone feels valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential. If you share our values and are passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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